Wednesday, October 21, 2015

Howdy - welcome to my 2nd post of the day!!This time I am here w/From The Heart Stamps for our Mid-Week Inspiration post. The image I am using today was part of a fundraiser for Faith's daughter ice hockey team back in August. If you donated - you were lucky enough to have gotten this image. If not, they are not in the store yet. BUT, they will be added at some point, either as clear sets or digital. So keep your eyes open!! I couldn't wait to use this adorable lil guy!! And I found the perfect paper stack to go with it as well!

Image: Fundraiser Image (not available at this time)Paper: Bo Bunny Altitude Collection, kraft card stockColoring Medium: Pre-colored image as part of the Fundraiser

I am also using the current sketch of the week as well for my inspiration, along with the twist. It might be a little hard to see, but there is "faux" stitching around the edges of the image, the snowflake DP and the multi colored DP as well. If you are like me - you like the look of stitching, but hate to drag out the machine & fuss with it. These dies are AMAZING and I love the look of them!

Also, Faith is still currently working on her Project 100 Snowmen. You can check out all the adorable and cute snowmen currently "taking" shape. These will each be available for just $1 until her project is complete. She has got some cuties out there!! Also, check out Imke's blog as she is giving away a set of these wonderful snowmen all ready made into cards!

Thanks for stopping by and I hope you join us for one of our great challenges! We love to see what you create with FTHS images!

Thursday, October 15, 2015

If you joined the challenge in September, you will receive Cornucopia via email. This challenge closes on the last day of the month, and a new image will be posted and emailed by the 3rd of next month.

If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. OR if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you can enter code SO-THANKFUL to receive Cornucopia as a free gift.

I always have such a hard time making clean & simple card. But I couldn't believe how fast I 'breezed' thru this one. About half way thru I went to open one of my Copic markers and it 'splattered' on the paper. I thought "Oh great, now I am going to have to start over". But then the more I looked at it I thought - hmm, I could just make this look like speckles in the background. So I used the colors from the cornucopia and speckled away....lol. Hope you like it :)

Read the challenge rules by clicking here . This is a progressive challenge, meaning you need to play along to receive the next image for free, so be sure to read the rules so that you don’t miss out on any freebies. Want some FREE digi stamps? Play along this month and you will get a new freebie next month via email. If you missed getting this stamp for free, you can purchase it in the store and play along to receive the next freebies. IMPORTANT! Please respect Faith's work and follow her Terms of Use. This image is not to be shared with others, even if you received it for free. Please simply direct your friends here, to this challenge. Thank you.
EVERYONE that plays wins!!

Make a project using THIS IMAGE (additional images are okay) and enter it on the FTHS blog by using InLinkz. Please link to the specific blog post or gallery photo (link the permalink).

Remember: Your blog post or gallery description must link back to From The Heart Stamps. (see rules)

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

It's been awhile since I have made an easel card. Not sure why I don't do them more often. I had fun making this one. And I also tried a new technique ~ dryer sheet cards. I found this wonderful tutorial on You Tube by Dawn @ Dawn's Stamping Thoughts. I know a lot of you are probably saying "This has been around for awhile now". Well, I finally took the plunge and gave it a try.

Here's a side view of my easel card.

I just went with a very basic easel card.

And a close up so you can see the dryer sheet. Mine didn't turn quite as sparkly as hers did, but you can catch a little of the shimmer in the photos.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Meet the Design Team was our theme. We introduced the new DT members and got find out some interesting facts about the whole team as well!

I based my card off this weeks sketch and I used the twist also. I tried to keep this flat and as mail friendly as I could. Which wasn't too bad - but I really wanted to "pop" something up and add some awesome bling and embellishments. But, sometimes CAS is just fine as well.

Image: Snowlady (Image was part of a fundraiser)Paper: Kraft cardstock, the Paper Studio - Old World WinterColoring Medium: Distress Ink - Old Paper Other Supplies: American Crafts twine Natural and Sage

Well, I hope I inspired you to get out there and create something. Don't forget we have both our SOTM and weekly sketch challenges going on. I hope you can join us :)

Friday, October 2, 2015

We have added some new talent to our design team line up! And here is your chance to get to know them.

Each designer is showcasing a project and telling us a little bit about themselves. As you hop along, please leave a comment on each blog. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, we will have a game with some prizes on the FTHS blog!

If you have arrived from Lyn, you are in the right place, if not just start on the From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

It's hard to tell from the 1st pic, but I printed the image twice and cut out just the glasses. Then 'covered' the lens w/the Smooch Glitz, and added Glossy Accents to the eyes. Then used pop dots to give the image some depth.

So ~ here is a little bit about me

How long have you been on the From the Heart Stamps design team?

4 1/2 years~Since April 2011

What is something about me that none of the other team members know?

I won 2 titles @ the 2001 Wisconsin Women’s 500 Bowling Tournament – Division 2 Single with a score of 700, and All Events with a score of 1327

I have been married for 24yrs, we have 1 son, 2 granddaughters and a grandson!! Evyon (11), Isabella (7) and Noah (3). Couldn't imagine life without them! Evyon really enjoys card making for her dad when she stops by to visit. And she LOVES my Cricut! I have been scrapbooking/card making for about 11 years and I LOVE IT!! Hope you enjoy my blog & thanks for stopping by :) Michelle